Faraway Downs
""The only thing you really own is your story. Try to live a good one.""
Overview
The story of an English aristocrat, Lady Sarah Ashley, who inherits a large cattle ranch in Australia after her husband dies. When Australian cattle barons plot to take her land, she joins forces with a cattle drover to protect her ranch.
Faraway Downs leans into the sweeping scale of classic Western filmmaking. Set in Australia during the onset of World War II, the miniseries uses the harsh landscape as a central character while charting a high-stakes cattle drive across the continent. Instead of focusing solely on the domestic life of a ranch owner, the narrative pivots to the geopolitical and economic pressures that threatened the region during wartime.
Nicole Kidman anchors a production that prioritizes visual spectacle over subtle tension. The project functions as a distinct exploration of the genre, blending the grit of a sprawling land dispute with the broader historical backdrop of a world mid-conflict. By focusing on the logistical and physical challenges of the drive, the story emphasizes the endurance of those holding onto their territory against overwhelming odds.
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- First Aired
- November 26, 2023
- Status
- Ended
- Origin
- AU, GB, US
- TMDB Votes
- 62